Welder
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Position Overview & Specifications
CNC Precision are currently recruiting a Welder / Fabricator
Salary £17.00 - £18.00 Per Hour, Plus Overtime & Benefits
Cheltenham
Welder / Fabricator.
We have a new opportunity to join our established engineering company welding medium to large
fabrications up to 10 tonnes in weight.
The successful candidate must be self-motivated, reliable and someone with a positive attitude.
Welder / Fabricator duties will include:
- Welding
- Marking out
- Sawing
- Grinding and fettling
- Lifting, manually and cranes
Essential skills of Welder / Fabricator:
- MIG & TIG Welder, welding of mostly carbon steels with some stainless steel & Aluminium.
- Coded welding.
- Use of oxyacetylene
- Must be able to read drawings, understand welding symbols.
- Experienced with working on large steel fabrications.
- Lifting and Handling
- The ability to work independently under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Grinding, fettling and weld dressing
Benefits of Welder / Fabricator:
- Good rates of pay
- Overtime available
- Company Pension
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Full Time 7:30am-4:30pm Mon – Thurs / 7:00am-1:00pm Fri
- Ref - 791
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £17.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Fabrication: 3 years (required)
- Welding: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Welder roles across CNC Precision's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17 - £18 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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